Institute for International Theological Education:

                                  Offering Theological Courses in Spirituality and Global Awareness 

                                  Facilitating Partnerships between International and Domestic Theological Scholars and Institutions

 

 

Student happy with children's gift of leaf hat

 

Craft craft program with dalit children, Mysore

 

Institute Assistant Elizabeth Pammett with Nrityavani Dancers: Suchita Kujur and Mahdu Rawat

 

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Students with Director Louise Graves

 

Papal Seminary/Jnanna-Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune

Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth, (Pontifical Institute for Philosophy and Religion), is located on the outskirts of Pune in the state of Maharashtra. This prestigious national seminary offers theological education to lay persons and clergy.  

 

Seminary Chapel

 

National Biblical Liturgical Centre, Bangalore

N.BC.L.C. has been at the forefront in the work of inculturation and of the promotion of the arts in religious and spiritual practice. They are home to the liturgical dance troupe "Nrityavani," have been blessed with the work of Artist in Residence Joyti Sahi and artist and doll maker Francoise Bosteels and many gifted pastoral theologians. At N.B.C.L.C. we will have discussions with Fr. Samy on inculturation, attend a mass which includes the use of traditional Indian Dance, and examine some of the effects of globalization in this the fastest growing city in the country.

Chapel at N.B.C.L.C.    . 

 

 

All India Mission Seminary, Pilar, Goa

The All India Mission Seminary at Pilar, Goa, is in the forefront in work with integrating the arts in spiritual life and growth. They also are home to one of the finest museums in the state. The Re-animation centre and meditation garden provide an oasis for spiritual renewal.

Seminary Grounds

photo: Annette Kletke  .

 

Satya Seva Sisters, Mysore

The Satya Seva Sisters in Mysore have taken on a special outreach to local children who live in poverty. Each evening the children visit the convent for help with their education and an evening meal. the Institute is committed to supporting the work of these sisters and each class will have the opportunity to meet and work with the children and their families.

 

some of the local children who study with the sisters

 

 

Mother Teresa's Roses, Mumbai

Mother Teresa's Roses were founded by Sr. Christabel. They are dedicated to working with the poorest of the poor on the street of Mumbai, (people who cannot be helped through the many Missionaries of Charity homes.

 

Sr. Christabel and dalit children

Photo: Annette Kletke